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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.76, 1,864.20 and 694.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.76, 1,864.20 and 694.53 is: 1,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.76 : 1,864.20 = 694.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.76/1,864.20 = 694.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.76x = 1,864.20 × 694.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.76x = 1,294,742.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,742.83/1,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.83

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